Jonatha wearing one of Liz’s adorable Natasha aprons. A handful of discoveries I made at Squam this year: • Jonatha Brooke’s smooth & sultry voice. Her latest CD, The Works, features never-before-heard or recorded lyrics of Woody Guthrie. • Judy (the) Wise. Just five minutes with her will give you a fresh and wonderful perspective […]

Happy Labor Day Weekend, everyone! It seems I may have spoken too soon. The weather forecast promises 90-degree heat, so we’ve got plans for another swim or two, along with some homemade ice cream and messy art making. Good summery fun. If you find yourself needing something to do, check out some of my new […]

Pals Mati Rose McDonough and Kelly Rae Roberts are bringing their wild talent and joyful spirits to Italy this October. Join them for a dreamy, creative week filled with art and life lessons. My dear friend, Becky, recently launched define 23, her playground on the web. There are so many fun bits to the beautifully […]

Everyone’s favorite Loobylu is back! Claire Robertson is one of the artists who first inspired me to create a home on the web in 1999. She took a break from her site last February, but is back to sharing her colorful and inspiring Melbourne life. Hooray! Poketo is opening the doors to its new studio […]

Martha made beautiful BLT salads in cups crafted of woven bacon! I am drooling. Erin is spreading inspiration with a simple but lovely e-zine. Download the first and second PDF issues. Maria of Port2Port Press and Lena Corwin have started a new project, Lines & Shapes, that promises to deliver another healthy dose of inspiration. […]

It’s a proud day in the Hughes household because Rama’s in the press! His portrait project, The Portrait Party, has been featured in the April 2008 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Check it out. You may even find portraits of and by a certain wife. What makes The Portrait Party so amazing, I think, is […]

One of my favorite things about the Internet is the fantastic and fun array of personal projects that people begin, like Jessica Williams’ “I’m Too Sad To Tell You” photography project and The Paper Crane Project and, of course, Rama’s portrait party, projects begun just because. These projects are tiny threads that connect hearts and […]

Eleven crafty women are trying to live more environmentally responsibly. Eight fantastic artists are sharing their illustration inspirations and finds. One wonderful organization is providing microloans to artisans all over the world through an offering of locally handmade products and artist sponsorship.

Kate is changing the world, little drop by drop. Maria has started a secret card society and you’re invted to join! Camilla is helping moms dress their little ones in style. Rama and a bunch of other fantastic artists are showcasing their zines at a show opening tomorrow night at Junc Gallery. Marisa is inspiring […]